Klepto Holmes
| Sport(s) | College football |
|---|---|
| Current position | |
| Team | University of Texas at Arlington |
| Biographical details | |
| Born |
March 31, 1906 Grand Saline, Texas |
| Died |
February 26, 1952 (aged 45) College Station, Texas |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1935-1950 | UT Arlington |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 71-66-5 |
|
Statistics | |
James Gordon "Klepto" Holmes was the sixth head college football coach for the University of Texas at Arlington Mavericks located in Arlington, Texas and he held that position for sixteen seasons, from 1935 until 1950. His career coaching record at UT Arlington was 71 wins, 66 losses, and 5 ties. This ranks him second at UT Arlington in total wins and seventh at UT Arlington in winning percentage.[1][2]
The school discontinued its football team after completion of the 1985 season.[3] He died of a heart attack in 1952.[4]
References
- ↑ "UT Arlington Official Athletic Site - The University of Texas at Arlington". utamavs.cstv.com. Retrieved 2016-04-16.
- ↑ "Person Details for James Gordon Holmes, "Texas Deaths, 1890-1976"". familysearch.org. Retrieved 2016-04-16.
- ↑ Garcia, Art (2011-07-15). "Joining the WAC is first big step-UTA's move to higher profile conference would be enhanced with addition of football". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2012-04-22.
- ↑ "James Holmes Former Cuero Coach Dies". Google News. The Victoria Advocate. 1952-02-28. Retrieved 2016-04-16.
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